Peter Nyamiaka
Director – Immigration & Settlement.
Peter Nyamiaka holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Karnatak University in Dharwad, Karnataka state in India, and a postgraduate diploma from the Kenya School of Law in Nairobi, Kenya.
He also holds an Immigration Consultant Diploma from the Academy of Learning (AOL) in Toronto, Ontario. He has over 12 years of experience in the private practice of law. Before coming to Canada, Peter was a lawyer in the firm of Mogire and Company Advocates in Nairobi, Kenya. Peter joined JM Law Professional Corporation as a litigation consultant in August 2020 wherein among other legal matters, he handles Immigration related matters ranging from economic class Immigration, family class sponsorships, refugees and protected persons, temporary residence visa applications including visitor’s visas, study permits, work permits as well as permanent residence applications. He also handles appeals and humanitarian and compassionate applications.
sponsorships, refugees and protected persons, temporary residence visa applications including visitor’s visas, study permits, work permits as well as permanent residence applications. He also handles appeals and humanitarian and compassionate applications. Peter is very passionate about welcoming newcomers into the multicultural Canadian community and loves participating in the various community programs for settling new arrivals. Peter can be reached at
E-mail: newcomers@africancentretoronto.org
Susan Mariita
Director- Social Economic
Susan holds a Bachelor’s in social sciences majoring in public relations and a master’s degree in international public administration from Asia Pacific University in Japan and has been working as a Lecturer and consultant for various institutions in Japan for the last 10 years having worked in administrative and policy related fields previously.
Susan can be reached at smariita@africancentretoronto.org
Joseph Andler
Director – Youth & Social Services
AJ is a Certified Social Service Worker. He is trained to assist clients in dealing with personal and social problems by delivering counseling, community services, and social support programs. He has specialized post-secondary education and continues to participate in professional learning and skills development to fulfill the requirements of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Andler has since received training with the Distress Center in Toronto, where He was given duties as a crisis line responder, providing emotional support, social maintenance, and crisis intervention on the 408-HELP line He was also responsible to provide links to emergency services when necessary and referrals which offer options for higher levels of care for Clients.
AJ has also worked as a Program Coordinator for the City of Toronto government in after-school Programs for children. While working here He was responsible for Planning, leading, and organizing programs for children. He provided recommendations regarding the selection, training, and evaluation of program leaders and so much more.
E-mail: Andler@africancentretoronto.org.
Jemima Mageto
Director – Family & Community Affairs
Jemima holds a Bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work from York University and has been working as a Child Protection Worker for the last 12 years having worked in human resources previously.
Jemima delights in immense experience working with children, families, and community partners to achieve the best results for children within our communities. Among other things, she uses strength-based and solution-focused perspectives to achieve results while being mindful, that communities approach issues from different lenses.
Ms. Mageto has worked with families dealing with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues and the results have been stellar. “I am very friendly and easy to approach as community service is gratitude”.
In her spare time, Jemima enjoys singing, talking to people, walking, and working out, I enjoy singing, talking to people, walking, and working out exercises such as Zumba and yoga. Eating healthy and Jemima can be reached at
email: Jemima@africancentretoronto.org